Criteria

The basis for selection will be excellence in the areas of job performance, dedication, positive attitude and contributions as a team player. For additional clarification, please refer to the same guidelines as outlined in the Staff Recognition Award Nomination Criteria.

Eligibility notes

Part-time staff members are those who work a sufficient number of hours to receive Carnegie Mellon benefits or who have joint appointments, spending at least 50% of their time working for the College of Engineering.

Staff who have served in the College of Engineering for more than two years as of November 1 of the nomination year are recognized separately through the Staff Recognition Awards.

Eligibility

The award is open to all full- or part-time College of Engineering staff members who have been a part of the College of Engineering for six months to two years as of November 1 of the nomination year.

The following are not eligible:

Current Staff Awards Committee members

Staff members who have been with the College of Engineering for fewer than six months or more than two years as of November 1 of the nomination year

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